During a talk last Monday at the LeadingAge conference, Harvard Professor Jennifer McCrea served up an interesting take on the warping nature of money.
What we can (still) learn from Dr. Ruth
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 31, 2017
It shouldn’t have been surprising to see the throngs of folks lined up to see Dr. Ruth Westheimer, speaking during LeadingAge’s annual conference on Monday. She fittingly fronted an exhibit...
New survey process has ‘learning curve for everybody,’ CMS official says
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Oct 31, 2017
NEW ORLEANS — The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ new survey process for nursing homes will challenge the sector with a “learning curve,” but providers can stay on top of...
LeadingAge preps for convention, Halloween in NOLA
Oct 19, 2017
The LeadingAge Annual Meeting and Expo is getting ready to head to a hot place at a hot time for its biggest yearly gathering: New Orleans, from Oct. 29 to Nov. 1.
LTC providers: Senate vote to kill ‘skinny’ healthcare bill ‘the right move’...
By
John O'Connor
Jul 28, 2017
Provider groups exhaled Friday following the death of a so-called “skinny repeal” healthcare bill that could have opened the door to Medicaid funding cuts.
Profile: Susan Hildebrandt
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 05, 2017
When Susan Hildebrandt discusses the challenges facing many working parents in the long-term care workforce, empathy comes up a lot.
Culture change helps reduce antipsychotic drug use, LeadingAge study asserts
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 18, 2016
Reductions in depressive symptoms, pressure ulcers, incontinent episodes, catheter use and urinary tract infections are among the benefits for residents living in nursing homes that have implemented culture...
Full speed ahead as Sloan closes in on first anniversary atop LeadingAge
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James M. Berklan
Oct 27, 2016
Nine months after landing at the top of the LeadingAge letterhead, Katie Smith Sloan makes it clear she’s only getting started.
OnShift gives LeadingAge members a PBJ discount
Jul 05, 2016
LeadingAge members can obtain Payroll-Based Journal Reporting software through OnShift at a reduced rate, under a new agreement.
Katie Smith Sloan is the new LeadingAge president and CEO
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 16, 2015
LeadingAge has promoted its chief operating officer, Katie Smith Sloan, to its top post: president and CEO.